Conservatives Lose Majority in British Election
Theresa May’s gamble backfires.
Donald Trump Ignores All of Zbigniew Brzezinski’s Advice
The strategist recommended strong relations with Europe and predictability in Asia. Trump believes in neither.
Trump Knows He’s in Charge, Right?
The president takes his own Justice Department to task.
Liberal Democrats Are Least Bad Option in Britain’s Election
The Conservatives and Labour are living in the past.
Both Conservatives and Labour Have Left the Center Wide Open
Somebody is bound to take advantage of that.
Trump Administration Looked to Unilaterally Lift Russia Sanctions
Is this why the people around the president were so desperate for a back channel with Moscow?
Rajoy Enacts Budget With Smallest Possible Majority
Spanish regional parties support the prime minister’s spending plan.
Trump Breathes New Life into Franco-German Partnership
The American drives France and Germany closer together.
Knives Will Come Out for May If She Loses Majority
Anything short of a victory and the Conservatives would start looking for a new leader.
Bashar Assad’s Big Push to Recover His Eastern Border
With Western-backed forces closing in on Mosul and Raqqa, Syria’s dictator can take advantage of the Islamic State’s weakness.
Dutch Parties Name Seasoned Negotiator In Bid to Break Impasse
Parties hope elder statesman Herman Tjeenk Willink can succeed where Edith Schippers failed.
Italy’s Renzi Calls for German-Style Voting System
German voting rules could pave the way for a grand coalition.
Merkel’s Call Not to Rely on America: Reckless or Prudent?
It depends on whether you think the election of Donald Trump was an aberration or not.
Time Looks Ripe for Japan-NATO Cooperation
There is room for cooperation, although closer relations between Japan and NATO could antagonize China.
Why Spain’s Podemos Now Supports Catalan Referendum
Hint: It’s not because the far-left movement is suddenly in favor of Catalan independence.